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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
2
Spokane will hold its municipal election today with voters choosing between progressive administration and a style seen as discredited in American municipalities. The outcome is closely watched by Inland Empire towns as a gauge for morality, business management, and efficiency in local government.
The Pacific Builder and Engineer urges action to improve roads noting the economic waste of 85 million people and 2 million miles of poor roads. It argues better highways cut transport costs, raise farmer profits, and benefit consumers and overall business. Awakening now will accelerate gains for rural and urban economies.
An oft cited Tuskegee conference tale features Lucy Nelson of Dadeville recounting how she swapped a puppy for a pig and later a pig for land and a house. She notes home ownership grew from that single exchange and urges men to trade dogs for pigs. The story appears in the New York Times through Booker T. Washington.
A correspondent argues the most useful second language for a Western boy is Spanish. He cites trade growth with Spanish speaking regions, Cuba, Mexico, and Latin America, urging mastery to compete with English and German merchants. He criticizes French and German schooling as ineffective for everyday use.
Charles E. Johnson recently arrived from Rock Island Illinois purchased the James McClenaghan place on Sunnyslope, a five acre tract sold to McClenaghan by H G Betty for 6500 dollars. The sale was handled by Grant Cox and Knowles Lucavish. Johnson plans to move onto the property at once.
The ad touts several snaps of ranch property including prime irrigated tracts on Brewster Flats in the Columbia valley. It promises right prices and easy terms for buyers.
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